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Clash of Kings 2026 Data Analysis

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This is intended to be a living glossary of common Kings of War terms intended to help new players and maybe even merge regional slang into one place. If you or your locals have a different name for something described below, please email us or join our discord and yell at us! Links for both are at the bottom of the page.

Playstyles/List Styles: The general way a list functions on the board or what it is supposed to do or excel at

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Road to Masters

Between now and the 2027 US Masters next summer, I’m going to chronologue my efforts to qualify for Masters. If you’ve ever wanted to make Masters, or if you’ve even just wanted to be great at something, you’ll get the full inside look at what it takes. Alternatively, if you love watching a trainwreck you might get to see me descend into madness as I fail to qualify again.

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This article came about by another one of our team members, Sam Moore, reflecting on getting into Kings of War less than a year ago and wishing there were more resources for new players trying to figure out the best and easiest way to get into Kings of War. While there is not a clear cut answer below or a unified list, this is intended to allow players to form their opinions based on what things they value and to help them avoid pitfalls when it comes to things that could burn a new player when starting an army for the first time. If you're new and reading this, we hope it's helpful and please reach out with any other questions!

Models Needed

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Intro

Sam and I (the Sam’s Club of Ohio, if you will) both played at US Masters for Kings of War for the first time this year. We talked on the phone for a good portion of our drives home and realized we wanted to write up a reflection of our time at Masters. It’s a tournament unlike anything else we’ve gone to before. Every game is against a seasoned veteran and you’re out there fighting for your life. 6 games across 2 days is exhausting. And there’s the real stress of the weight knowing that you’re playing in the most prestigious event in the US. That said, we both had a wonderful time in game and out of game. I’m excited for us to share our experience as first time players at US Masters.

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